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HelpTest ID BLOD0304 Complement, Total, Serum
Useful For
Detection of individuals with an ongoing immune process
First-tier screening test for congenital complement deficiencies
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting preferred.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice.
2. After sample has clotted on wet ice, centrifuge at 4° C and aliquot serum into 5 mL plastic vial.
3. Within 30 minutes of centrifugation, freeze specimen. Sample must be placed on dry ice if not frozen immediately.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen | 28 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Method Name
Automated Liposome Lysis Assay
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86162
Secondary ID
8167Reporting Name
Complement, Total, SReference Values
30-75 U/mL
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Report Available
1 to 2 daysSANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 1054 | Complement CH50 |